Airfield Planner

About the role

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Airfield Planner to support the planning, coordination and execution of an airfield infrastructure program for a client program that is part of the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI). The planner acts as technical expert for airfield projects across the full lifecycle, from requirements and planning through design, construction, activation and transition, ensuring the new dual-runway airfield and its supporting facilities become fully operational by the agreed completion date. The role works closely with U.S. and Japanese government stakeholders, including the U.S. Marine Corps, INDOPACOM, the U.S. Army, Program Management Activities and Japanese national security organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead airfield projects through requirements development, planning, design, construction, activation and transition
• Work with U.S. and Japanese government stakeholders, including USMC end users, INDOPACOM, the U.S. Army and PMAs
• Ensure designs, construction schedules and operational phasing match mission requirements for assigned and transient aircraft
• Coordinate between military operational units, engineering commands and government program offices
• Brief senior military and government officials
• Develop and execute facility activation plans, including coordination of personnel, equipment and logistics support

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in military airfield planning, airfield master planning or MILCON program management
• Experience managing complex, multi-phased projects, including integrated master schedules and critical path risks
• Experience acting as primary coordinator and briefing senior officials
• Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Nice to have: experience with USMC aviation platforms (MV-22 Osprey, CH-53K, H-1 helicopters, KC-130J), phased airfield transitions, land reclamation and coastal construction, and the U.S.-Japan security alliance framework

Required skills

• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), including UFC 3-260-01, and NAVAIR airfield certification standards
• Knowledge of airfield system integration: NAVAIDs, ATC equipment, airfield lighting and arresting gear
• Ability to validate airfield geometry and ensure compliance for runways, taxiways, aprons and VTOL facilities
• Nice to have: AutoCAD, GIS, AeroTURN or PathPlanner, and knowledge of NAS modernization systems such as DASR, STARS or VIDST

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance
• Projected annual salary range of $77,500 to $176,000